Healthy elderly participants
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Arm 1 Dual task training with balance- und coordination exercises,
Arm 2 strength and resistance training
Both interventions are conducted for 12 weeks with 1 Session each week (1 hour)
Grou
one hour each).
Group 3: Control group. The control group did not receive any intervention for twelve weeks.
Sponsors
University of Hamburg, Faculty of Psychology and Movement Sciences, Department of Health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
70 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: independent living, ability and mobility to join the group training sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: acute or chronical diseases with a documented influence on balance control (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease; Diabetes); use of gait assistance (e.g. walking canes, frames, rolling walkers); cognitive impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes walking test: Gait variables of step length, step width, and gait line as well as the vertical maximal impact and normalized to body weight were measured as main outcome variables. Measurements were taken immediately prior to the first training session and immediately after the final session. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The 16 Item Falls Efficacy Scale-International (German version) was used to measure fear of falling. Measurements were taken immediately prior to the first training session and immediately after the final session. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBettina Wollesen
University of Hamburg, Faculty of Psychology and Movement Sciences, Department of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed